Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.56, 9,564.84 and 5,910
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,376.56, 9,564.84 and 5,910 is: 8,865
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,376.56 : 9,564.84 = 5,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,376.56/9,564.84 = 5,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,376.56x = 9,564.84 × 5,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,376.56x = 56,528,204.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,528,204.40/6,376.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,865
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